West End

The West End is a region of Central London, located west of the City of London and north of the River Thames, where many of the city's major tourist attractions, shops, businesses, government buildings, and entertainment venues are concentrated. During the early 19th century, the West End consisted of fashionable areas to the west of Charing Cross, and it currently covers part of the boroughs of Westminster and Camden. It is the largest central business district in the United Kingdom, comparable to Times Square in the United States.